Port of Tartus (SYTTS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tartus (UN/LOCODE SYTTS) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Syria, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 34.9000° N, 35.8667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Syria
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tartus
Where is Port of Tartus located?
Port of Tartus is a seaport located in Syria, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 34.9000° N, 35.8667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tartus?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tartus is SYTTS — country code SY, location code TTS.
How deep is Port of Tartus?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tartus has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tartus?
Port of Tartus reports a maximum length of 207 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Tartus require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tartus.
What type of harbor is Port of Tartus?
Port of Tartus is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tartus have?
Port of Tartus is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tartus are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45003), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →